The change of seasons, even though it does not always feel cooler outside, provides a welcome excuse to update homes with fresh, harvest-inspired accessories and hues. While traditional fall colors and themes remain popular, this year autumn decorating is all about texture and pattern.

Metal and wood are combined to create serveware and cutting boards. Traditional pumpkins and leaves receive a sophisticated twist when crafted of handblown glass.

While zebras and leopards are not traditional fall themes, there is no mistaking the influence of animal patterns on autumn decor. Brown and white stripes adorn platters, bowls and dinnerware. Exotic spots mark towels and placemats. Tortoiseshell patterns decorate glassware and candleholders.

Crafted of genuine pheasant feathers with beaded embellishments, brightly colored, long-tailed birds can be used in multiples or alone as decorative tabletop accents. Small $32, large $42 at St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange, Highland Park.

The ambience of the Italian countryside is re-created on a hand-painted, 16-inch, terra-cotta platter featuring warm colors and a plucky turkey. $99 at Nicholson-Hardie Garden Center, Dallas, and vietri.com.

Seasonal scents

A blend of pumpkin, spicy masala chai, cardamom, ginger and cinnamon are combined in an 8-ounce candle housed in a translucent glass container. Estimated burn time 60 hours. $34.95 at La Foofaraw, Plano, and nestfragrances.com.

Falling leaves

Guests and family will enjoy the bounty of the season on ironstone dinnerware accented with autumn foliage of deep red, amber and brown. 11-inch dinner plate $8; 8.75-inch salad plate $7; 6-inch bowl $6. All at Pier 1 (multiple locations) and pier1.com.

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